Urge passage of bill to ban horse-tripping

This bill was authored by Sen. Mark Manendo. Contact Sen. Aaron Ford, chair, to urge the Natural Resources Committee to pass SB72. Then go to https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/77th2013/A/ and post your opinion in favor of SB72.

This bill will not affect our American rodeo, only the cruel events called "charreadas." Opponents of this bill claim that charreadas are a tradition and bring families together. Just because something is a tradition or part of any particular culture is no justification.

There was a time when a horse was "broken" with violence. Now they are "trained" with understanding, patience and care. This is a sign of a civilization maturing. Let's allow our civilization to grow a bit and stop this ridiculous practice.

These animals have no choice to be involved in any of these events for entertainment. One animal being harmed for the sake of entertainment is one too many. We have nothing to prove but that we are still capable of respect for these magnificent animals. Let's try to work toward that goal.